Halston's+Letter

Dear Grace,

Hello, its cousin Catherine. I had the most dreadful time during the trip on the Forfarshire. The boat I was taking to Dundee. It was a very stormy trip, and people told us the engine boilers had broke! I was in shock I just couldn’t believe it, next the captin said that they would keep going. I was just about ready to dive off that rocky boat because I thought I would die! You might not believe me, but that trip was truly one that I don’t want to remember. As the boat was tearing apart we all had to leave the boat, but, there was only one life boat! I didn’t make it on the small boat, so I struggled to not drown. I finally caught a rock along with ten other people. As I was slipping, I was screaming nonstop. The next thing I saw the life boat came back to get the rest of us. I wasn’t strong enough to get up, so they left without me! Oh, it was terrifying! I thought I would die out there, I was almost ready to give up. I found hope because a light house caught my eye as the ruff current pulled me away. I swam to it and once I got there I realized I had made a tremendus survival. I was so happy to see land, I was out there in the water for three weeks! I will be coming home soon, I am going to take a train so it might be a couple of days before then. I will write when I’m close to home again. I just can’t wait to see you Grace! I miss you so much! Love, Cousin Cathrine

Dear Cousin Catherine,

It is your Cousin Grace. I am so sorry to hear this tragic news I was crying so hard when I read your letter. I am so glad that you are alright, I hope you didn't get any injures. Are whole family in Ireland is waiting for your return. I am waiting at the train station I am just so glad you are alright. You are so brave and strong. I wouldn't be able to hold on to rocks for three days. That takes true courage. Also I would like to met this courageous hero and thank her for letting you recover with her. When you get home I have a big surprise for you. I am just going to tell you know you are in the news paper also they are going to make a movie about the boat and the tragic news. They want you to be in it!! I am counting the days when you return. If you would like I will come pick you up. I love you so much.

Love, Grace